Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Position : Direct Support Professional - Part Time Location : Inca New Brighton, MN Job Id : 7283 # of Openings : 1 Meridian Services, Inc.

Where Dreams and Opportunities Align! Title : Direct Support Professional Position Type : Part time (Full time options available if preferred) Location : New Brighton, MN Schedule : Every Other Weekend 8am-4pm Wage : $20.

00 per hour Company Perks : *Family Owned *401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible) *Childcare at Corporate for Employees at reasonable tuition rates *Growth Opportunities

Employee of the month recognition and gift card MERIDIAN SERVICES provides person centered services to people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings, including Residential (group home services), In Home Services / semi-independent living assistance, vocational services, case management and other supportive programs.

Meridian Services was established in 1980 working with SILS persons. Today, we have 32 group homes, 220 In Home / SILS persons, and 120 Case Managers with our company in Minnesota.

Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams. Overall Summary We’re looking for caring and experienced direct support professional to work with four teenage women in New Brighton.

The women enjoy shopping, getting their nails and hair done, and going to movies. The women have primarily mental health diagnoses and staff should be experienced with working with coping skills and in mental health.

There may be times where the women are physically and verbally aggressive towards others, including staff. Staff should be prepared to use behavioral management and person-centered programming.

As a direct support professional, you will be a part of helping people work on outcomes / goals to gain independence and lifelong skills.

Our ideal candidate must have experience working with autism or intellectual disabilities, experience with positive behavioral management programming and experience with physical and verbal aggressions. Responsibilities

• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. Outcomes may include : budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and / or physical fitness.
• Be an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the community.
• Assist with personal cares as needed per person served
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration to the men living at the home
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments. Typically, a company vehicle is available, but times may require use of own personal vehicle
• Swimming is a goal for one of our persons served. Staff do go swimming frequently with one of the men at the home.

Requirements

• To be at least 21 years of age per DHS Licensing requirements for staff working in child foster care homes.
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
• Successful clearance from a DHS background Study
• Ability to complete personal cares as needed
• Experience with physical and verbal aggressions required
• Experience working with mental health diagnoses required. At Meridian Services, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because we believe it makes our organization stronger.

Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Candidates are encouraged